Opposition

States: Peace and War

The pharaoh Katelyn watches Kanji as she explains himself to her. She was very interested in this and his talk of trade. She was also very intrigued at the talk of an alliance. After all the confusion that had set back her coronary ceremony, she needed some allies to stop all the invasion in Mandisa. Katelyn was really sold by Kanji's ability to sweet talk her. A few of her advisors came up to her one by one, giving her suggestions on how to deal with the man, but it seemed Katelyn had her mind set on what she thought was best. "Kanji, if I may, I am very intrigued by your offer of alliance, for such a nice gentlemen as yourself you can expect peace between our nations for a time spanning over many years! Please do not hesitate to contact me if you are troubled politically, internationally, or financially. As for your offer of trade, please send some of your men to converse with my economic advisors to set up the details. Hopefully we can establish a trade route soon and Mandisa can once again flourish as a diverse nation!" She smiled as she gave Kanji her generous offer, seemingly hooked on the idea of helping him when needed. She stood from her throne, standing before the much taller man and curtsied out of respect for her newly found comrade. "Feel free to acquaint your citizens and caravans with my city, we in Mandisa are an open nation." Katelyn seemed very intent on her plans, though she seemed very straightforward as though she may not have known what she was doing.

States: Peace and War

The Royals then bowed to Kanji and Dao. Motioning towards the main palace where The Butterfly would be waiting. "I express my utmost gratitude for your compliance, sir. We can head to her highness, The Butterfly right away!" All of the men of the royal guard begin sheathing their weapons once and for all. A few of the guard members had begun making their way to the castle with the foreigners, but the leader, who had done all of the talking stopped for a moment, hailing Aurora. "Hello miss, may I be of assistance? I do assume you mean no harm but I am slightly weary of your weapons. May I ask your business in our fair land, Mandisa?" The man waits while talking to Aurora while Kanji and his men are led to the Pharaoh's palace in which Katelyn is sitting on an ornate throne.
The young girl seems to have recently awoken from a nap after the coronary interruption. Katelyn rubs her eyes as a few of her guards, help her wake up, explaining who was before her. "Oh, Hello sir. I as you can see, am the new Pharaoh of Mandisa. Please do tell me what you and your men interrupted my ceremony for." She seemed slightly irritated as she spoke. Perhaps from her sleep deprivation and stress of the coronary. She looked at Kanji waiting for a reply.

States: Peace and War

Her Royal Guard, which was now conversing with Dao, tried to surround him. "You are to come to our lady now. Else your trespassing may be seen as an act war against our Butterfly!" One of them shouted, the Royal Guards then dropped their guards, showing Dao that they originally meant no harm if he were to cooperate and meet her highness. We will take said bandits into Mandisan custody, once her highness decides what to do with them, they may leave. I ask that you and your men accompany us to the palace." They all began to lower their blades.
Soon the guard had noticed Kanji walking towards them and took back up their arms. Many of the acrobatic guards got into their stances before the one that had been talking with Dao spoke up. "You there! If you seek audience with her highness than drop your weapon immediately, your men the same! The Butterfly will not stand for such invasion of Mandisan soil! All of you may converse with her so long as you adhere to my command and drop your arms! I ask both of you, do you wish to adhere to my command and meet her highness, or risk a battle and a declaration of war of Mandisan soil?" The royal guard left the open ended question for both Kanji and Dao to answer, ready to fight those who did not seek audience in a peaceful manner. Although the Royal Guard was determined to protect their soil, many of them seemed very fearful at the numerous troops of different nations that seemed to be converging in The Butterfly's city.

States: Peace and War

All of you willing to become allies, Mandisa is just starting back up so it is very weak and will easily join any alliance.

Okami

Himeko stays close to Hikaru as they walk. She seems to be worried for Luneth despite their relations so far.
"Are you sure you want to send him to his death alone?"

States: Peace and War

Her coronary was soon to begin. Katelyn was becoming the official pharaoh. She was showered in gold, adorned in her blue dress as well as a pretty tiara and a sash. Katelyn was never one to be attached to her parents. They never had time for her, but that didn't matter now. She had to take all their duties, many of her close advisors lining up, asking for her hand in marriage or the position of regent. She was so confused and had no idea what to do. Declining all help, she decided to hold up her nation on her own. Who knows, maybe she would make some allies with others, willing to help her or tell her what she needed to do. All sorts of people came to her throughout the day, be they peasants, nobles, or her close friends. They all wanted some portion of her newfound power. Katelyn did not know who to choose.

Hours later she appeared before her people, the new Pharaoh of Mandisa. She gave a crude and short speech, almost tearing up in her attempts to run the nation that was thrust onto her shoulders. Mandisa had many bad relations due to her warmongers of parents. She needed some allies, but where to start? As Katelyn finishes her speech, she is quickly tapped on the shoulder by a few men of the royal guard. There were some members and the leader of a nearby nation coming into the city, chasing some bandits. All Katelyn got from this was that some members of another nation were in her land and also they brought bandits! She didn't know what to do at first, outraged that these people would attack her nation during her coronation. Katelyn ordered some of the top members of the Royal Guard to capture all of them. Soon, a squad was dispatched towards Dao and the bandits in an attempt to capture them.
"Ugh! Of all days, they decided to attack me when Mandisa is weak? That is not fair!"

States: Peace and War

I am going to say that with the recent death of her parents, leaving katelyn at the throne, that her nation has wished for peace with everyone until she can learn the ropes

Okami

Himeko puta on a signature smile and follows her friend.
"Lead the way, Hikaru."

Okami

Himeko quickly reaches a hand out to gently touch Hikaru's fur in an attempt to calm him down and get his attention.
"Hikaru, not now, ignore your anger. You are in no shape to fight, especially when your 'friend' could come back any minute."

Okami

"Hmph. We will be fine." Himeko says to Hikaru, her attitude seeming a bit rash and mean. though she still maintains her happiness, somehow.